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A resort with a pool surrounded by thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A beach with white sand, clear turquoise water, and several boats. There are palm trees and beach chairs visible.

A beach view from a covered outdoor seating area with a thatched roof, white cushioned seating, and a view of the ocean with boats.

A resort with thatched-roof cottages, palm trees, and a clear view of the sea.

1. Blue Bay Village

2.1 km from Prawn Lake

EMMA R

₩220,522

₩260,216 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and overlooking the ocean.

A room with a view of a beach and palm trees, featuring a white sofa and a small table.

A spacious living area with a dining table, white chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

A room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a ceiling fan. There are arched windows and a door leading to another room.

2. Medina Palms

1.2 km from Prawn Lake

Loris

₩447,132

₩527,620 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A pool area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the ocean.

A spacious room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a central wooden column, a white sofa, a pink chair, a small table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A balcony with a glass railing overlooking a tropical garden and the ocean.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

3. Kobe Suite Resort

2.5 km from Prawn Lake

Laurie

₩239,194

₩282,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, a clear pool, and a tropical setting with palm trees and buildings in the background.

Two women sitting on wooden chairs under a covered area with a view of the ocean.

A reception desk with a sign reading "LION RESORT & SPA".

4. AHG Lion Beach Resort

3.2 km from Prawn Lake

Vanessa

₩137,938

₩162,767 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

A pool area with lounge chairs and a covered seating area.

A wooden-framed room with a thatched roof, a stone wall, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

A pathway leading to a thatched-roof structure surrounded by vibrant bougainvillea and yellow flowers.

A cozy room with a thatched roof, a sofa with cushions, a wooden table with decorative items, and a stone wall.

5. Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

1.6 km from Prawn Lake

kim

₩156,444

₩184,604 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

An aerial view of a resort with multiple buildings, a parking area, and a beach in the background.

A room with a bed, a chair, and a window.

A swimming pool with a stone deck, surrounded by thatched umbrellas and a building with balconies.

A beachfront property with multiple houses, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the ocean.

6. Watamu Adventist Beach Resort

2.8 km from Prawn Lake

Ben Oyugi

₩66,484

₩78,451 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

A spacious indoor area with wicker furniture, ceiling fans, and large windows allowing natural light.

A narrow stone pathway flanked by potted plants and a white wall with a woven door.

A four-poster bed with a white canopy, a bedside table, a mirror, and a shelf with a radio.

7. Paradise Lagoon B&B

3.2 km from Prawn Lake

₩62,046

₩73,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An aerial view of a coastal residential area with houses, a swimming pool, and a beach.

A large house with a swimming pool, a covered patio, and a thatched-roof building.

A stage with a red carpet, floral decorations, and a white backdrop.

An aerial view of a coastal resort with clear waters, a sandy beach, and several small islands.

8. Watamu Adventist Resort

2.8 km from Prawn Lake

₩40,553

₩47,852 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, palm trees, and a dining area with tables and chairs.

A neatly made bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a vase of flowers, and a wall with a decorative pattern.

A covered outdoor area with a curved roof, white columns, and a staircase leading up to it.

A poolside area with outdoor seating and a restaurant in the background.

9. 2 Livu Villas Watamu

0.8 km from Prawn Lake

₩148,645

₩175,401 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A hotel room with a bed, a balcony with chairs, and a view of buildings.

10. Visiwa Beach Resort

4.3 km from Prawn Lake

Jeffrey

₩279,230

₩329,492 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A modern living room with a white sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a large framed artwork of a lion's face.

A spacious room with a thatched roof, wicker furniture, a large bed, and a view of a pool and greenery.

11. Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

19.1 km from Prawn Lake

David

₩249,364

₩294,249 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

A thatched-roof building with a central open space, surrounded by a stone pathway and greenery.

A covered outdoor seating area with stone flooring, wooden furniture, and a thatched roof.

A row of thatched-roof cottages with a well-maintained garden path.

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure and lush greenery.

12. Eco Villas Watamu

3.7 km from Prawn Lake

Maya

₩58,959

₩69,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A poolside area with thatched-roof structures, lounge chairs, and umbrellas.

A beach with a large rock formation and clear blue sky.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, a bench, a window with curtains, and a view of the sea.

A bar area with a stone wall, wooden stools, and a person serving drinks.

13. The Charming Lonno Lodge

6.6 km from Prawn Lake

EUAN

₩451,371

₩532,617 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 23 - Sep 24

A swimming pool with a person diving, palm trees, and a pyramid in the background.

An aerial view of a resort with multiple dome-shaped buildings, a large swimming pool, and a beachfront.

A person in a bathtub with candles and towels.

A sandy beach with a wooden boat and calm turquoise waters.

14. The ONE

10 km from Prawn Lake

Vincent

₩99,726

₩117,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

A clear blue pool with a dome-shaped structure in the center, surrounded by palm trees.

A beachside resort with thatched-roof structures, palm trees, and a sandy beach.

A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, palm trees, and a view of the ocean.

A stone pathway leading to a beachside area with palm trees and a view of the ocean.

15. Sun Palm Beach Resort

3.8 km from Prawn Lake

Garry

₩199,453

₩235,354 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A beachside lounge with thatched roof, wicker furniture, and a view of the sea.

A room with a bed, a view of the ocean, and a thatched roof.

A spa area with a pool, surrounded by greenery and a wooden fence, overlooking a body of water.

A room with a large sliding glass door leading to a beach view, a wooden bench, a small table with a vase, and a radiator.

16. Rock and Sea Resort

4.4 km from Prawn Lake

Anonymous traveler

₩466,557

₩550,537 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 30 - Aug 31

An aerial view of a coastal town with a curving road, clear blue waters, and scattered buildings.

A swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.

A white building with multiple balconies, a thatched-roof structure, and a well-maintained garden with palm trees.

A pathway leading to a building with palm trees and a gravel area.

17. Watamu Ascot Hotel

3.2 km from Prawn Lake

Igor

₩123,881

₩146,180 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by buildings with thatched roofs and white walls.

A pool area with a thatched-roof building, lush greenery, and a mountain backdrop.

A hotel room with a large bed, a window with curtains, and a view of a pool and greenery outside.

A resort with a thatched-roof building, a pool with mosaic tiles, and lush greenery.

18. Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

4.3 km from Prawn Lake

Tullio

₩190,018

₩224,221 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 18 - Sep 19

A swimming pool with a well-lit poolside area, palm trees, and a building with multiple balconies and arched windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a palm leaf wallpaper, a balcony with a view of buildings, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a tropical leaf mural, and a balcony with a view of palm trees.

A resort with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

19. Q Boutique Resort Malindi

19.1 km from Prawn Lake

Emmanuel

₩94,712

₩111,760 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

A resort with a pool surrounded by palm trees, overlooking the sea with boats.

A resort with a central pool surrounded by palm trees and a beach area.

A resort pool with palm trees and beach umbrellas, surrounded by a sandy beach.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden coffee table, a white sofa, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

20. Billionaire Resort & Retreat

17.5 km from Prawn Lake

Josh

₩487,411

₩604,390 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 1 - Sep 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Prawn Lake

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Blue Bay Village	9.4 Exceptional 10 reviews	View
Medina Palms	9.6 Exceptional 44 reviews	View
Kobe Suite Resort	9.6 Exceptional 32 reviews	View
AHG Lion Beach Resort	7.6 Good 19 reviews	View
Mvuvi Lodge Watamu	8.0 Very Good 5 reviews	View

Top Prawn Lake Hotel Reviews

Hemingways Watamu

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent hotel, great staff, very comfortable and spacious room, highly recommend"

The ONE

10/10 Excellent

"Nice quiet breezy location - 3 pools , though the games items are pretty worn. More of a local cuisine and customer service."

Turtle Bay Beach Club

10/10 Excellent

"Très bon accueil par Janet et le reste du personnel. Excellent service tout au long du séjour. La nourriture était variée et de qualité. Merci pour tout, Turtle Bay Resort!"

Visiwa Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice place and extremely comfortable. The pool and the beach views are amazing, and the breakfast was simply the best. 😍😍 The entire staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, especially the gentleman at the front desk, who went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. We truly felt pampered throughout our stay."

AHG Lion Beach Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The food was amazing. The place and the weather, also. All the staff was very friendly and helpful. My suggestion is that there should be a portable or fixed clothesline for hanging wet clothes after the beach or pool."

Watamu Ascot Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, friendly staff, nice pool"

Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

10/10 Excellent

"the property is very clean and all the staff are extremely friendly. They made me feel very relaxed and safe. Most days I had the sole use of the pool! Perhaps the chef could do with a few pointers and it would have been great to have a small fridge in my room which was lovely and clean. was well cared for and really enjoyed my stay....5 gold stars!"

Sun Palm Beach Resort

8/10 Good

"The room is beautiful and the staff is very kind and friendly "

Aquarius Club International Resort

10/10 Excellent

"The say was beautiful, the staff was friendly and helpful and the property was clean. One surprise was that almost all guests where Italian and the food selection at breakfast wasn’t too much. But overall I’ll give it. 9 out of 10"

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A beach with a thatched umbrella, wooden lounge chairs, and a clear blue sea.

Watamu Beach

9.0/10 (90 reviews)

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A person in a canoe on a calm body of water during sunset.

Mida Creek

9.0/10 (30 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mida Creek during your travels in Watamu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

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Ruins of Gedi

8.8/10 (28 reviews)

Find out about the history of Watamu when you take a trip to Ruins of Gedi. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

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Marine Park

8.6/10 (28 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Marine Park during your travels in Malindi? Discover the area's art scene and spas.

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Silversands Beach

8.4/10 (14 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Prawn Lake?

Prawn Lake is located in Watamu. Travelers like the surrounding area for its beaches. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 24 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Prawn Lake?

Adjacent to Prawn Lake, Garoda Resort is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. Other good options within a short distance include Hemingways Watamu and Medina Palms.

How many hotels are there close to Prawn Lake?

Expedia has 24 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Prawn Lake.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Prawn Lake, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Prawn Lake.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Prawn Lake?

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Our top choices for Prawn Lake hotels

1. Blue Bay Village

2. Medina Palms

3. Kobe Suite Resort

4. AHG Lion Beach Resort

5. Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

6. Watamu Adventist Beach Resort

7. Paradise Lagoon B&B

8. Watamu Adventist Resort

9. 2 Livu Villas Watamu

10. Visiwa Beach Resort

11. Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa

12. Eco Villas Watamu

13. The Charming Lonno Lodge

14. The ONE

15. Sun Palm Beach Resort

16. Rock and Sea Resort

17. Watamu Ascot Hotel

18. Rafiki Tamu Residential Resort

19. Q Boutique Resort Malindi

20. Billionaire Resort & Retreat

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Top Prawn Lake Hotel Reviews

Hemingways Watamu

The ONE

Turtle Bay Beach Club

Visiwa Beach Resort

AHG Lion Beach Resort

Watamu Ascot Hotel

Mvuvi Lodge Watamu

Sun Palm Beach Resort

Aquarius Club International Resort

Other attractions near Prawn Lake

Watamu Beach

Mida Creek

Ruins of Gedi

Marine Park

Silversands Beach

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